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SMSLarry’s Thoughts
These Arles primes are what you reach for when the production calls for something beyond stills lenses like GM or L-Series. They sit in that sweet spot where you get a genuine step up in optical performance, consistency, and cinema handling, without paying Master Prime or Signature Prime prices.
The T1.4 speed is impressive, but what stands out for us is the large-format coverage and the way these lenses render highlights and skin. They pair beautifully with the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K, and being PL mount they’ll work on any proper cinema body or via PL adapters on cameras like the FX6.
As a set, they offer a clean, modern cinema look, consistent mechanics, and a complete focal range that suits everything from interviews to narrative work. They genuinely feel like the next level up in image quality for productions wanting more than photo glass can offer.
Key Tech Specs
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Focal lengths: 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm
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Aperture: T1.4 to T22
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Image circle: approx. 46.5 mm (full-frame / Vista Vision coverage)
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Mount: PL mount
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Iris: 16-blade aperture
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Front diameter: 95 mm (common across the entire set)
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Focus/Iris gears: Standard cine gearing, consistent across lenses
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Optical design: Large-format coverage with modern high-contrast rendering
